Sustained weight loss and improvement of quality of life after laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding for morbid obesity: a single surgeon experience in Ireland. 2010, 179 (1):23-7 Ir J Med Sci

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dc.identifier.issn

1863-4362

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dc.identifier.pmid

19763674

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dc.identifier.doi

10.1007/s11845-009-0423-4

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http://hdl.handle.net/10147/217665

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dc.description.abstract

Although substantial weight loss is the primary outcome following bariatric surgery, changes in obesity-related morbidity and quality of life (QoL) are equally important. This study reports on weight loss, QoL and health outcomes following laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB).

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dc.description.abstract

Bariatric analysis and reporting outcome system questionnaire survey was carried out on patients who had LAGB. Patients' body weight, body mass index, QoL and co-morbidities were recorded.